3rd Annual Spring Bowlathon, A Success!
The FA Project was honored to have new and existing supporters to their annual Spring Bowlathon. As with past years, we played to a sell out crowd and sought out a great array of raffle items, tasty food & drinks and of course friendly bowling! Many thanks to all those that attended and donated, see you next year!
An Evening of Generosity and Hope
As the sun set over the Boston skyline on Saturday, Boston's Best Cruises' Voyager III set sail for an evening of generosity and hope. On board, guests for The FA Project's first ever Fundraising Cruise joined together to enjoy a harbor cruise and support the work of tireless advocates Richie Currier and his wife Maria. Starting in Boston, the Voyager III headed to Winthrop to pick up guest of honor, Richie, and his family. The backdrop of the lights of Boston and a crisp early fall breeze along with Boys Like Girls guitarist Paul DiGiovanni's jazz music stylings set the tone for a perfect night to mix and mingle with FA supporters, Richie and the Currier family and be in the company of friends with a common goal.
Guests were also treated to the premiere of "There is No Limit" a movie trailer show, edited and directed by Laidlaw Group, chronicling Richie's daily life and the incredible feats he and The FA Project have been able to accomplish to support individuals suffering from Friedreich's Ataxia. Glancing around at the attendee's faces as the trailer played, it was impossible to miss the clear sense of admiration and awe all attendees felt for the guest of honor. Despite his own personal struggle with FA, as the trailer showcased, Richie's focus is never on himself but on how he can better the lives of others. Focusing on the blessings of his wife Maria and his children, his entire family and the wonderful support from his co-workers at the State including his friend and adviser, Brian Hickey, Richie spoke only about continuing forward with The FA Project, reaching out to more sufferers of the disease and improving their lives.
Boston's Best Cruises Teams Up With The FA Project
Boston's Best Cruises is supporting the FA Project this summer, donating a portion of their Harbor Cruise and Sunset Cruise ticket sales to the organization. By doing so, Boston's Best Cruises wants to help increase awareness, as well as raise money for individuals and families that have been affected by Friedreich's Ataxia.
The Harbor Cruise is a brief voyage out on the water that provides those aboard with rich history and mythology about the Harbor and the city of Boston. Departing on the hour behind the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, the Harbor cruise gives passengers spectacular views of Boston. The Sunset Cruise sets sail in the evening, providing food and drinks along with plenty of deck space to view the city and its surroundings.
Go online to buy your tickets today!
2011 Bowlathon Summary
The FA Project is proud to report to you, our supporters, that the 2011 Striking Courage Bowlathon was a great success.
On the evening of April 9th, 120 participants enjoyed laughter with friends both new and old while bowling strikes, spares (and even some ‘gutter balls’). Everyone enjoyed catered food provided by the World Famous Kelley’s Roast Beef and washed it all down with donated ice cold seasonal selections from our friends at Samuel Adams. The culinary portion of the evening was topped off with donated baked goods provided by Mrs. Limone and Mrs. MacNicholas.
The evening was highlighted by a visit from a very special friend of the FA Project and the unofficial spokesperson for the FA movement, Kyle Bryant. As usual Kyle delivered a hair raising depiction of his justifiably optimistic view on the state of Friedreich’s Ataxia and those who it effects. Kyle could would benefit from a sponsorship with Kleenex as typical with his speeches their wasn’t a dry eye in the house. His hope and inspiration is unmatched. The FA Project is proud to continue to support his efforts at FARA as well as the Ataxian Athlete Initiative.
This year’s Bowlathon will serve to assist those dealing with FA through the provision of lifestyle enhancements. The event humbly raised $5,600, all of which will be provided back to the community. We are excited to share the upcoming giving opportunities as they are performed.
Special thanks to those volunteers who assisted with this year’s event (Plourde Family included!) as well as our many Lane Sponsors (more info to come soon!). Lastly, the event would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of two FA Project members, Rich and Anna Limone. We are very fortunate to have them aboard our team.
We look forward to next year’s Bowlathon and this year’s other events!
New FA Story: Meet Sue!
The FA Project is happy to post another inspirational story about one of our scholarship recipients. Please take a look at our latest FA Story "Meet Sue"! And visit back soon to learn more about our upcoming fundraising events and support opportunities.
As always, thank you for your continued support,
The FA Project Team
February 2010
Check out The Ataxian!
Visit theataxian.com to learn more about Kyle Bryant's amazing story of courage and hope. Watch a trailer for Kevin Schlanser's feature length film about Kyle's upcoming Ride Across America. "This is a story of hope. An emotionally charge triumph of the human spirit, re-defining what it means to have a disability of any kind and perhaps, what it means to be truly alive." Go Kyle!
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